Apple stories - Page 103
Founded as Apple Computer Company in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Apple Inc. is the world's largest technology provider when it comes to revenue and market capitalisation.
What started as a project to build an 8-bit desktop computer has since grown into an extensive, worldwide portfolio of products, ranging from laptops and smartphones to smartwatches and listening devices.
It was also the first publicly traded U.S. company to be valued at over USD$1 trillion in August 2018, then $2 trillion in August 2020, and most recently $3 trillion in January 2022.
Is the future of mobile computing wearable?
Mon, 8th Apr 2013
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Mobile computing's future may be on your wrist, with giants like Google and Apple hinting at wearables as the next big thing.
Do aggressive advertisers pose a greater privacy risk?
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Study reveals aggressive advertising apps pose a significant privacy threat, breaching user data and blurring lines with malware.
Facebook challenges Google with "Home" for phones
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Facebook launches Home software for Android, transforming phones into social hubs, challenging Google's market dominance.
iPredict an iPhone 5S
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Apple plans to begin production on an updated iPhone this quarter, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal.
Will the Facebook phone be released tomorrow?
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Speculation mounts as Facebook teases 'new home on Android' event in California, fuelling rumours of a long-awaited Facebook phone launch.
Judge rejects resale of iTunes songs
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Digital media still protected under copyright laws as U.S. district court judge rules against the resale of songs purchased through Apple's iTunes.
Job done for Apple's next two iPhones
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Tech giant has already designed the next two versions of its iPhone model, under the supervision of the late Steve Jobs.
Apple to announce earnings on April 23
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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Cupertino firm set to reveal the company's second quarter performance including profits and sales numbers by the end of the month.
Apple issues apology over apparent Chinese cut-backs
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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CEO Tim Cook forced to offer a signed apology after the company were accused of offering second-rate repair service on iPhones and iPads.
Renaissance reveals takeover talks
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Renaissance in takeover talks with several potential investors, highlighting potential changes to the company.
Has Apple lost its vision?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Former Microsoft COO believes the Apple era may be on its way out due to the lack of vision within the company.
Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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At just 17, Nick D'Aloisio sells his news app to Yahoo for £24m, sparking hope for young entrepreneurs worldwide.
Will make or break BlackBerry miss the mark?
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Facing an underwhelming Z10 launch, can BlackBerry rally before crucial financial results reveal if it's back in the game or out for the count?.
Three's a crowd as Google enters Smart Watch market
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Google takes on Apple and Samsung in the buzzing smartwatch fray, hinting at a feud for supremacy in wearable tech. Who will dominate?.
Renaissance board bickers ahead of AGM
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Renaissance urges shareholders to attend AGM amid concern over re-election of directors, following dissenting proxy votes last year.
Now your iPhone picks your pocket
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.
Mobile phones take over the world
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Mobile phone count set to surpass world population by 2014, with a 96% global penetration rate, ITU report reveals.
Apple NZ pays 0.4% tax of its half-billion sales
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Apple NZ's tax payment is just 0.4% on $571 million sales, sparking scrutiny over multinational tax practices.
Out with BlackBerry, in with Apple?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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Rumours that the U.S. Department of Defence will buy 650,000 iOS devices come under scrutiny, so will this leave BlackBerry out in the cold.
UPDATED: Rule Britannia - BB10 is not safe to cross the waves
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Has BlackBerry's new operating system launch has been hit with a hammer blow? Has the British government's security agency questioned it's security levels?.